Ingredients: chili ingredients: 2 tablespoons land o lakes butter 2 medium (1 cup) carrots, finely chopped 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped 1 medium (3/4 cup) green or red bell pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chili-style diced tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can hot chili beans 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth 1 cup vegetable tomato juice 1 tablespoon chili powder topping ingredients: land o lakes cheddar cheese, shredded, if desired

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Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add carrots, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (4 to 5 minutes). Add all remaining ingredients except cheese.

Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (5 to 8 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are blended (5 to 8 minutes).

To serve, top each serving with shredded cheese, if desired.